Dual Degree: MJEd and MAJS

The dual Master of Jewish Education (MJEd) and Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) is a 45-credit program, which affords students the opportunity to acquire comprehensive Judaic knowledge together with educational theory and pedagogic application.

Pluralism is central to who I am religiously. Yes, I identify as a conservative Jew, but I take pieces from Reform, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, Chasidism—a little bit of everything—to make who I am as a Jew. Hebrew College supports that. And that’s important to my work as I encounter different styles of Judaism. The idea that we all have a seat at the table of Judaism is core to Hebrew College and core to who I am.

The dual program features interactive hevruta learning, educational specializations, field experience and individualized student advisement. Graduates receive both the Master of Jewish Education and the Master of Arts in Jewish Studies, and are prepared to work in a variety of educational settings.

Degree Requirements

Demonstrated Hebrew proficiency of Level 4 or higher

Completion of 45 credits, detailed below:

Course

Credits

Models of Teaching

3

Theory and Practice of Jewish Education

3

Human Development and Learning

3

Seminar in Educational Leadership

3

Education Electives

9

Jewish Text Study*

12

Jewish History

6

Summer Weeklong Residential Seminar

3

Supervised Field Experience

1

Graduate Research Seminar/ Final Project

2

*These courses include one hour of study each week with a study partner.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Application Requirements

Completed application and fee

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate study

Three letters of recommendation

Two essays

Interview, in-person or by phone

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are May 15 for fall admission, with a priority date of March 1, and Nov. 15 for spring admission. Extensions are granted on a case-by-case basis, though financial aid awards may be more limited for late applications.